Richard Laugesen

Hi from Canberra Australia, you can reach me at richard@laugesen.com.au and on LinkedIn.

Research

I'm interested in natural-hazard risk reduction, around the intersection of model innovation, decision theory, and resource management. Please see my research page for more details.

Consulting

Please approach my engineering consultancy at Pintar Projects to discuss any predictive systems or decision science you may need.

Bureau of Meteorology

I lead the Space Weather Models team, a group of physicists and engineers building the sovereign space weather modelling capability for Australia and our region. After 17 years in water modelling at the Bureau I am still involved but now in an advisory capacity. Please contact me at richard.laugesen@bom.gov.au regarding any Bureau, WMO, or ISO projects I am involved in.

Teaching

I occasionally teach science at a local high school and love it. Influencing tomorrows leaders and rebels is the best way I know to tackle things like disinformation and the climate emergency.

Advocacy

Globally, bleeding disorders are under diagnosed, have limited access to treatment, and cause substantial health, social, and economic impacts. I've been part of the ACT committee of Haemophilia Foundation Australia for a number of years and am happy to chat if you want to know more.